KEVIN MARTINEZ
J66 Gainesville,FL
Summary
Driven Sports Reporter with experience and talent in attending sports events to report on professional and college games. Sports would include baseball, football, basketball, and soccer. Expert in providing unbiased reporting of game recaps and sports stats. Successful in leveraging social media to engage with followers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer/ Beat Reporter
ESPN Gainesville
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
- Reported on baseball and football athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work.
Fulfillment Expert/General Merchandise Associate
Target
11.2019 - Current
- Completed efficient weekly pricing changes for general merchandise categories working under a time limit.
- Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
- Executed revised sales plans and reset zones to incorporate new merchandise.
- Worked with department managers to maintain adequate inventor for regular and promotional demand.
Feature Writer
College Basketball Times
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
Education
Associate - Arts
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Applied Fact Finding - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Journalism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2023
A.A - Mass Communication and Journalism, Media and Communication
Skills
- Experience with basic editing and recording using Premier pro
- Interview and reporting experience connecting with athletes for stories
- On Camera experience reporting sports news and trending topics
- Feature writing and traditional reporting for credited organizations
Timeline
Sports Writer/ Beat Reporter
ESPN Gainesville
06.2022 - Current
Feature Writer
College Basketball Times
01.2022 - 05.2022
Fulfillment Expert/General Merchandise Associate
Target
11.2019 - Current
Associate - Arts
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Applied Fact Finding - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Journalism
University of Florida
A.A - Mass Communication and Journalism, Media and Communication
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